Owerri — Two persons have been reportedly drowned, while over 8,000 persons have been dislodged from their homes, as the flood ravaging Oguta continues unabated.

Traditional ruler of the community, Eze Nnani Nzeribe, disclosed this when the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, paid an unscheduled visit to the flood ravaged community at the weekend.

According to the royal father, fish ponds, cocoa plantation, farm lands, several hectares of cassava, plantain, and over 123 farm settlements are currently submerged.

Eze Nzeribe lamented that all the riverine areas, including Oguta, Orsu, Nnebukwu, Egbema, Orsu Obodo, Opuoma, Ezi Orsu were now under water.

The monarch said: "Over 1,000 homes have been sacked in Oguta, including the home of Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development Commission, Mr. Ernest Nwapa, and the bridge connecting Oguta and Egbuoma, the home of the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Anthony Anwuka, has been submerged."

Noting that this same bridge leads to Senator Arthur Nzeribe's home, the traditional ruler equally said the ferry had ceased to function because landing ramp was now under water.

Responding, Chief Ihedioha expressed shock over the extent of damage and promised that he would contact the agencies of federal government for necessary action.

Ihedioha said: "I am happy that Oguta people started addressing the natural disaster instead of rioting. The Federal Government would do its part to ensure that the people have relief.

"Flood is now a national issue. All the remedies put in place would get to the affected communities."

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This is painful.

may God save us this year oooo in this country.
too much disaster,from BOKO BOKO to fuel subsidy disaster to sport disaster in Olympics,where our Athlets failed to win a single Medal.
now,it is flood disaster.
GOD OF HEAVEN,please save us.

With the recent incidents of flood in some parts of the country, i hope our Governments; at the Federal, State and Local level, will be more proactive. Reports have it that we're still going to experience more, particularly the black flood, in November and December. It's better to be safe than sorry.

Mehn.....

God deliever us frm all these calamities

The end of the world is near!

End of d world is near because of flooding dat highlights how climate change has successfully exposed d ineptitude of d goverment @ every level.what if it was Tsunami?shey by now Nigeria wld have been wiped out d surface of d earth?all those NEMA pple wey dey carry agbada go flooded areas and politicians dat keep fooling demselves with stunts on canoes!God is watching

Flood now in Imo, God save us all. May de soul of de deceased R I P.

profola2be: Reports have it that we're still going to experience more, particularly the black flood, in November and December.

pls,which one is "BLACK FLOOD"?

It still amazes me. In Bayelsa, Anambra, Benue, Kogi and now Imo. What's happening? What surprise me is that these states except Bayelsa are not close to the Atlantic Ocean.

vislabraye: It still amazes me. In Bayelsa, Anambra, Benue, Kogi and now Imo. What's happening? What surprise me is that these states except Bayelsa are not close to the Atlantic Ocean.

Why didnt u use google b4 displayin dis utter ignorance??

What is happening God? Are you gonna wipe us away wit flood? Please forgive the sins of our lives and take away this disasters from us Oh Lord. I ve never heard nor experienced any flood to this extent in my life. I can feel how painfull it is to those affected. May God help His children.

profola2be:
pls,which one is "BLACK FLOOD"?

BLACK FLOOD IS WHEN THE IVER NIGER AND BENUE PLUS ATLANTIC OCEAN TURNS BLACK NOW JUST LIKE A RIVER IN CHINA TURNS RED. ABI I NO CORRECT?

profola2be: may God save us this year oooo in this country.
too much disaster,from BOKO BOKO to fuel subsidy disaster to sport disaster in Olympics,where our Athlets failed to win a single Medal.
now,it is flood disaster.
GOD OF HEAVEN,please save us.

With the recent incidents of flood in some parts of the country, i hope our Governments; at the Federal, State and Local level, will be more proactive. Reports have it that we're still going to experience more, particularly the black flood, in November and December. It's better to be safe than sorry.

how nah? Nov. and Dec.? Rain dey fall that kain time?

Geo-man:
Why didnt u use google b4 displayin dis utter ignorance??

it should be the other way round

God... plz protect us.

profola2be: may God save us this year oooo in this country.
too much disaster,from BOKO BOKO to fuel subsidy disaster to sport disaster in Olympics,where our Athlets failed to win a single Medal.
now,it is flood disaster.
GOD OF HEAVEN,please save us.

With the recent incidents of flood in some parts of the country, i hope our Governments; at the Federal, State and Local level, will be more proactive. Reports have it that we're still going to experience more, particularly the black flood, in November and December. It's better to be safe than sorry.

profola2be:
pls,which one is "BLACK FLOOD"?

Na u talk am,na u still con dey ask. Abi na ur alter type am?

Ashawo boi: BLACK FLOOD IS WHEN THE IVER NIGER AND BENUE PLUS ATLANTIC OCEAN TURNS BLACK NOW JUST LIKE A RIVER IN CHINA TURNS RED. ABI I NO CORRECT?

.....nope,its jst dat ur head seems nt 2 b correct#

Av noticed sumfin, weneva sumbody post a bad news, sumbody aLwaiz likes it.

I posted a topic abt a gurL'z death, I got 1Like

Nau I'm seeing 1Like here again

Dnt get it, izit dat dey Like d bad news or wat

It is really sad to hear that Oguta and environs are affected by this flood disaster. The terrain is generally low lying susceptible to rapid overflow when the Blue lake and Urashi river increase in volume. Network of smaller rivers that drain the landmass will not help matters but govt and the Oil companies in the affected areas can restore the hope of the people by the provision of relief materials and relocation of endagered villages. Flood of this magnitude cannot be prevented but can be managed.

Loving father, we lift the victims of the Imo flood before You and those affected in one way or the other, we pray that You will be their comfort at all times giving their families the fortitude to withstand whatever sadness and pain they may be going through. Calm their fears, and give them that ray of hope, that whilst they live, all is not lost. IJN.

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I have never before seen many parts of Nigeria flooded like this. Lord Jehovah God, please help the flood victims.

Geo-man:
Why didnt u use google b4 displayin dis utter ignorance??

teach am no be to dey abuse am.

that's sad, my friend said their house is affected too, God help us all, who knows where next it will happen, no place is safe again

i do ask myself if i sleep and never wake up, what is my faith. i know it does not matter but to them that are dead after after leaving in hell as poor as they can be what is their faith. God help us

Hay.
Well flood happened every where in part of d world inluding american it happened in thailand affected area will b indoor for 1 to 2 wks without doing anytin. It also happed in philipine flood will almost cover their roofing.
But dis neva happened in nigeria. Who know where next and I'm very sure dis would continue every year. because thai always expected flood every year.Gov babatunde raji fashola dis is a lesson for you.what's your plan for lagos state toward flood disasters. Few weeks ago kuramo beach show lagos state sample lol those affected may their soul RIP . Scientific predicted it would happen in lagos in next 50years.Also before rain started dis season scientific said there would be a too much rain. May god save nigeria dis year ane next coming yrs about flood disasters.

there is going to be urgent reaction because it affected the rich. but nevetheless the world as in movie is at last fight.

God have mercy, im beginning to get scared of dis floodings.

Maranzano: It is really sad to hear that Oguta and environs are affected by this flood disaster. The terrain is generally low lying susceptible to rapid overflow when the Blue lake and Urashi river increase in volume. Network of smaller rivers that drain the landmass will not help matters but govt and the Oil companies in the affected areas can restore the hope of the people by the provision of relief materials and relocation of endagered villages. Flood of this magnitude cannot be prevented but can be managed.

Relocation and relief materials? That will still get invaded by robbers who will steal the relief materials
May God help us oh cos no one is safe anywhere in ds country.Uncertainty all around,disasters,natural and artificial with nothing in place to tackle them effectively. Hmn!!

remmyton: that's sad, my friend said their house is affected too, God help us all, who knows where next it will happen, no place is safe again

abeg oh, where I ​A̶̲̥̅̊
♏ z very safe, warri z safe

My fear is the alert of another flood occurring soon:


[b]
THE National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has alerted on fresh plans by Cameroun to release water from its dams.

According to NEMA, Taraba, Borno, Cross River, Adamawa and Benue states would once again be affected if the water was released.

The NEMA North-East zone Coordinator, Mohammed Kanar, disclosed this at the weekend in Jalingo, Taraba State when the agency presented relief materials to flood victims in the state. He stressed the need for the government of the above states to be proactive to avert further disaster in the region.

He stated: “Cameroun would be releasing water from their dams in a few days time. Rather than allowing the dams to get filled and break, it is better to allow them to release the water as the level of destruction would be reduced compared to when the dams break.”

He added though the agency had alerted vulnerable states and communities about the plan to empty the Camerounian dams, he however stressed the need to alert the likely affected areas.

Kanar who also assured on the readiness of the agency to continue to assist victims of the flood, echoed the need for state governments to partner with the agency to reduce the human and material losses arising from the flood.

Receiving the items, Governor Danbaba Suntai, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Emmanuel Njiwa, said the government would ensure even distribution of the materials.

According to him, the state government had been playing its role since the outbreak of the flood, which had ravaged and displaced thousands of people, stating “we have been reaching out to the victims in many ways.”

Items presented to the victims include beddings, building materials, clothing and foodstuff.[/b] http://www.guardiannewsngr.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101058:nema-alerts-on-fresh-plans-to-release-water-from-camerounian-dams-&catid=1:national&Itemid=559

Has there been any apologies from the country that caused this flood in the first place?